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7 Key Takeaways From Restaurant Industry 2025 Q2 State of the Industry

Black Box Intelligence

Segment Winners & Trade-Down Behavior While quick service continues to lead in sales growth and fast casual in traffic, casual and family dining are facing headwinds. Guests are favoring QSR and fast casual for delivery due to lower total costs, including tips and fees. industry-wide.

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Patio Power: Strategies for Optimizing Outdoor Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

And for more casual outdoor setups – think outdoor bars, beer gardens, or counter-service patios – QR code ordering is a no-brainer. They still want fast, friendly, accurate service and they expect tech to support that, not get in the way. Fewer mistakes, faster ticket times, and higher check averages.

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How to Write Online Menu Descriptions (with Examples)

ChowNow

Highlighting local flavors communicates quality and makes menu items feel more special, especially on an online menu where youre competing for fast decisions. If youre running a casual spot or pushing takeout through your online ordering system , plain language wins every time. Specificity sells.

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Top 30 BBQ Spots in Missouri Ranked

Restaurant Clicks

The casual dining atmosphere, along with options for takeout and delivery, makes it a convenient choice for both locals and visitors. 27 Heavy Smoke BBQ Source: Instagram Heavy Smoke BBQ in O’Fallon, Missouri, has earned a strong following by blending competition-level barbecue with a casual, welcoming setting.

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Best Restaurant POS System: Why Lavu Is the Top Choice for Growing Restaurants

Lavu

When choosing your POS, keep these key factors in mind: Restaurant Type & Needs : Match the system to your service style, whether it’s quick-service, fine dining, or casual dining. Its iPad-based system is portable, easy to set up, and highly intuitiveperfect for fast-paced environments with limited space.

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Protein Bar & Kitchen rolled out 10 items, adding just 2 new ingredients to its pantry

Restaurant Business

Behind the Menu: Smart cross-utilization of products allowed the fast casual to expand its permanent menu without complicating sourcing and operations.

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Best Restaurant POS System: Why Lavu Is the Top Choice for Growing Restaurants

Lavu

When choosing your POS, keep these key factors in mind: Restaurant Type & Needs : Match the system to your service style, whether it’s quick-service, fine dining, or casual dining. Its iPad-based system is portable, easy to set up, and highly intuitiveperfect for fast-paced environments with limited space.

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